Red-faced Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaenicophaeus-pyrrhocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 91.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Giới Thiệu
Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) — 45–48 cm. Dark green above; chestnut-red underparts; vivid scarlet bare facial skin and bill. Endemic to Sri Lanka in wet lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact forest and threatened by deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 91,9 g | 3.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SA.
Số Trứng
2-3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Sharp, far-carrying call with penetrating quality; loud notes audible through tropical scrub habitat.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Họ | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Phaenicophaeus |
| Loài | Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus |
Distribution
Red-faced Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Red-faced Malkoha endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family